Pages 134-167
What theme or themes does the author explore in the novel? Which passages in the text connect to theme?
One theme the author clearly explores in this book is punishment. Especially, unjust punishments. Shukhov doesn't appear to be a bad criminal. Although he was captured by the Germans and accused by the Russians none of his committed crimes seem to be terrible. In addition, the laws inside the prison camp were as unjust as the ones in the entire country of Russia. Inside the camp he got into trouble and was threatened for three days. Although he wasn't as bad as other criminals he received the same unjust punishment. In my opinion, these type of punishments were very influenced by the difficult situation Russia was going through.
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